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Offering considerable value for the price, the Maven B.2 is an excellent binocular both mechanically and optically. The finish options provide far more allowance for individual tastes and needs than most binoculars, and Maven also offers lighter-weight B.1 and B.3 models with the same range of consumer choices.

Earlier this year, Nikon introduced its new LaserForce Rangefinding Binocular. The new, tricked-out design is worth a close look, especially at an MSRP of just over a thousand bucks. Here are five things you need to know.

Contributor Brad Fenson takes a closer look at a bevy of new optics from Leupold.

Burris combines two hunting gear essentials into a single unit with the new Signature LRF 10x42 rangefinding binoculars.

Burris Optics' Signature HD 15x56mm joins the original 8x42mm, 10x42mm and 12x50mm Signature HD models to provide hunters with a full range of optics to meet every adventure.

Binocular buyers are often puzzled about the relationship between price and quality. With various models retailing for anywhere from $80 to $3,000, it’s a broad sea to navigate. “Buy the best you can afford” is good advice but barely limits the selection. In each price range there seem to be dozens of models from many, many companies. Where do you begin?

These new riflescopes, sights, binoculars and rangefinders are destined to win in 2010.